Islamic World
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VIDEO: Kaaba shadow disappears due to astronomical phenomenon
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – When the sun is at its maximum height of about 90 degrees, it means that it is aligned vertically above the Holy Kaaba that causes the Kaaba's shadow to completely disappear from its four sides
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By: Ehsan Naderipour
Iranian Hajj Pilgrims leaving for Mecca
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The first groups of Hajj pilgrims left Iran for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning.
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Leader:
Hajj aims to forge unity among Muslims against arrogance
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Hajj rituals aim to forge unity among the Islamic Ummah in the face of the Israeli regime and global arrogance.
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Putin:
Russia open to extensive business coop. with Muslim countries
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow is open to extensive business and cultural cooperation with Muslim countries.
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Navy commander slams US support for piracy in region
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Irani has blamed the United States for an increase in piracy in the region.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Qadr Night obsrved in Hazrat Masumeh (SA) shrine
TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Lots of people observed the second Qadr Night or Night of Decree at holy shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masumeh (SA) in Qom on Tuesday night. The night coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali (AS).
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FM calls on international community to support Palestinians
TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – In separate messages to the UN chief, the Secretary-General of the OIC, as well as the foreign ministers of the Islamic countries, Iran's top diplomat urged for taking effective measures to end the Israeli regime's crimes.
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By: Khadijeh Naderi
Night of Decree observed in Isfahan
TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – People of Isfahan observed the Night of Decree, or Qadr Night, on Sunday, the 19th of Ramadan in Naqshe Jahan Square.
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By: Fooroogh Taherkhani
30th International Holy Quran Fair in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The 30th edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition opened at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on Saturday.
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Life of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the second Imam of Shia, Imam Hassan al-Mijtaba (AS), the following report takes a brief look at the noble life of the holy Imam.
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In a statement;
Parliament condemns opening of Azeri embassy in Occupied land
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Wednesday, the Iranian Parliament members condemned the opening of Azerbaijan's embassy in the Occupied Palestinian territories.
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Bosnian traditions in holy month of Ramadan
TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Ramadan is arguably the most interesting time of the year in Bosnia. Here is an overlook of Ramadan traditions in this country.
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UN envoy calls on intl. community to counter Islamophobia
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran strongly condemns any violence against people because of their beliefs and religion, the Iranian UN envoy called on the international community to take action against Islamophobia.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Qom city on eve of Mid-Sha'ban celebrations
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – On the eve of the Mid-Sha'ban holiday, the birth anniversary of the 12th Imam of Shia Muslims, the city of Qom was decorated to host the pilgrims.
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By: Mina Noei
Decorating Tabriz city for Mid-Sha'ban celebrations
TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Mid-Sha'ban holiday, the birth anniversary of the 12th Imam of Shia Muslims, the streets and alleys of Tabriz city were decorated.
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Imam Hussain (AS), perfect example of a free man
TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Toady coincides with the birth anniversary of the 3rd Imam of Shia, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS), who sacrificed all his belongings to keep Islam alive.
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Protests against desecration of Quran held in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Protests against the desecration of the Quran in the Netherlands and Sweden were held in several Afghan provinces, Mohammad Naeem, spokesman for the Taliban Qatar political office, wrote on his Twitter account.
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Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the splitter and spreader of sciences
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Toady coincides with the birthday anniversary of the 5th Imam of Shia Muhammad al-Baqir. An overview of his life is provided in the following article.
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Swedish PM condemns burning of Holy Quran in Stockholm
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by a right-wing politician in Stockholm on Saturday.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on Hajj pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – An MoU regarding the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage was signed between the head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Seyyed Sadegh Hosseini and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
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In a message:
Haniyeh urges heads of Islamic countries to defend Al Aqsa
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh in a message to the heads of the Islamic countries warned about the dangerous plans of the Zionist regime's new extremist cabinet regarding the Al Aqsa Mosque.
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Lavrov:
Russia hails Islamic world independence amid Western pressure
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Moscow appreciates the Islamic world’s independence in the current international situation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
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VIDEO: Yemenis mark Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) birthday anniv.
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Millions of Yemenis marked the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by holding ceremonies in different cities of the country.
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Life of Imam Reza (AS) in a glimpse
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Today coincides with the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam. The following report briefly reviews the life of Imam (AS) from birth to martyrdom.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Enemies of Islamic world trying to divide Islamic countries
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that enemies are trying to divide the Islamic countries.
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Ashura; The day that is marked across whole world
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The Day of Ashura- the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala, when the 3rd Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by the forces of Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad - is marked across the world.
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By: Dr. Chris Hewer
Reflections on Imam Ali for today
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – If we try to sum up Imam Ali as a role model for people and leaders today, we could speak of his integrated spiritual life in which faith was lived out in every word and action.
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VIDEO: Preparing Imam Ali shrine for Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Imam Ali (as) holy shrine in Iraq's Najaf is being decorated ahead of the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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Eid al-Adha prayers across Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranians from across the country attended the Prayers of Eid al-Adha.
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VIDEO: Eid al-Adha prayers performed in Imam Reza shrine (AS)
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Hundreds of people arrived at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) to attend the prayers of Eid al-Adha.